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Reviews (27)

• 802.11g heads for standards approval

  The latest wireless networking specification is on track for standards approval, which should open the door for further adoption of the already popular technology.

• Optus Wireless Connect

  Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.

• iBurst Wireless Card

  iBurst is a superb wireless broadband solution that's highly useful for the mobile business user, but users who don't require portability will likely find its price to be a deal breaker.

• Six wireless access points tested

  In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

• Linksys WRT54G3G

  The Linksys WRT54G3G does an admirable job of simply and seamlessly sharing a Vodafone 3G data connection.

News (16)

• Melbourne: the wireless broadband Mecca

  Melbourne is shaping up as the wireless broadband Mecca, thanks to a mixture of geography and town planning.

• Melbourne gets free Wi-Fi Internet trial

  A free trial of high-speed wireless Internet access available at a variety of venues in Melbourne through the Azure Wireless network may be available in Sydney by the end of the year.

• Perth Wi-Fi carrier eyes Sydney, Melbourne

  Fledgling Perth-based wireless carrier and systems integrator aCure would like to extend its metropolitan Wi-Fi mesh network to East coast cities through a partnership arrangement.

• Telstra cans Wi-Fi hotspot plans in Next G push

  Telstra has cancelled subscription plans for its urban wireless hotspots as it continues to push business customers towards its Next G data and voice network.

• Melbourne start-up brings wireless broadband home

  Australians will soon have another alternative for wireless broadband Internet, with Melbourne start-up Azure Wireless set to step into the ring with more establish players.

Features and Case Studies (10)

• Six wireless access points tested

  In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

• Six wireless access points tested

  Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

• Wireless tech liberates your network(ers)

  Now that wireless is becoming technologically and financially competitive with its wired equivalents, the strongest argument of all to cut the cable is convenience. New standards in speed make wireless networking a valid choice.

• Four network maintenance tools tested

  We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

• Upwardly mobile

  Videoconferencing at the beach may still be a pipe dream, but the mobile workforce is here today. ZDNet Australia examines how businesses are reaping the benefits of mobility.

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